ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 989868 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
delay
distortion
futile
exasperation

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
demean
deferment
plaudits
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
hedonism
stifle
distortion

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Commemorate most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
observe
promote
flaw
repel

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
abate
procrastinate
contrite
benevolent

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."